Climate Insights for Nkandla

South Africa

Hottest
January
27°C peak80°F peak
Coldest
July
7°C low44°F low
Wettest
December
177 mm rain7 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Nkandla is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 1,060 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 177 mm of rainfall. Nkandla is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, March, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.The climate in Nkandla is temperate. The average annual temperature is 63°F and approximately 41.7 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 7 in of rainfall. Nkandla is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, March, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 44°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 16°FebMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 17°MarMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 16°AprMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 13°MayMax: 23°Average: 15°Min: 10°JunMax: 21°Average: 13°Min: 7°JulMax: 21°Average: 13°Min: 7°AugMax: 23°Average: 15°Min: 9°SepMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 11°OctMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 12°NovMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 14°DecMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 16°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 80°FAverage: 70°FMin: 61°FFebMax: 80°FAverage: 70°FMin: 62°FMarMax: 80°FAverage: 69°FMin: 60°FAprMax: 75°FAverage: 64°FMin: 56°FMayMax: 73°FAverage: 59°FMin: 50°FJunMax: 69°FAverage: 55°FMin: 45°FJulMax: 69°FAverage: 55°FMin: 44°FAugMax: 73°FAverage: 59°FMin: 48°FSepMax: 75°FAverage: 63°FMin: 52°FOctMax: 75°FAverage: 63°FMin: 54°FNovMax: 77°FAverage: 66°FMin: 57°FDecMax: 78°FAverage: 68°FMin: 60°F
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Nkandla sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 7°C to 27°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 13°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Nkandla sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 44°F to 80°F. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 80°F and the mean temperature sits around 70°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 44°F and an average of 55°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 21°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 152mmFebPrecipitation: 151mmMarPrecipitation: 91mmAprPrecipitation: 95mmMayPrecipitation: 43mmJunPrecipitation: 12mmJulPrecipitation: 13mmAugPrecipitation: 22mmSepPrecipitation: 69mmOctPrecipitation: 99mmNovPrecipitation: 136mmDecPrecipitation: 177mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 6inFebPrecipitation: 6inMarPrecipitation: 3.6inAprPrecipitation: 3.7inMayPrecipitation: 1.7inJunPrecipitation: 0.5inJulPrecipitation: 0.5inAugPrecipitation: 0.9inSepPrecipitation: 2.7inOctPrecipitation: 3.9inNovPrecipitation: 5.3inDecPrecipitation: 7in
Precipitation

Nkandla is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,060 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 88 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 177 mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 12 mm. That's 165 mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Nkandla is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 41.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.5 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 7 in of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.5 in. That's 6.5 in less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 9km/hOctWind Speed: 10km/hNovWind Speed: 9km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Nkandla is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Nkandla is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan21°70°F
Feb21°70°F
Mar21°69°F
Apr18°64°F
May15°59°F
Jun13°55°F
Jul13°55°F
Aug15°59°F
Sep17°63°F
Oct17°63°F
Nov19°66°F
Dec20°68°F

The best time to visit Nkandla is during March, April, May, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 79 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 27°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 7°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Nkandla is during March, April, May, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 64°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.1 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 80°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 44°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Nkandla based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Nkandla based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
16 °C61 °F
27 °C80 °F
9 km/h5 mph
152 mm6 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
17 °C62 °F
26 °C80 °F
8 km/h5 mph
151 mm6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
16 °C60 °F
26 °C80 °F
8 km/h5 mph
91 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
13 °C56 °F
24 °C75 °F
8 km/h5 mph
95 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
May
10 °C50 °F
23 °C73 °F
7 km/h4 mph
43 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
7 °C45 °F
21 °C69 °F
8 km/h5 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
7 °C44 °F
21 °C69 °F
9 km/h5 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
9 °C48 °F
23 °C73 °F
9 km/h6 mph
22 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
11 °C52 °F
24 °C75 °F
9 km/h6 mph
69 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
12 °C54 °F
24 °C75 °F
10 km/h6 mph
99 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
14 °C57 °F
25 °C77 °F
9 km/h6 mph
136 mm5.3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
16 °C60 °F
26 °C78 °F
9 km/h6 mph
177 mm7 in
0 cm0 in